Integer overflow in Linux kernel

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU94780

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2004-1334

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

Integer overflow in the ip_options_get function in the Linux kernel before 2.6.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel crash) via a cmsg_len that contains a -1, which leads to a buffer overflow.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

External links

http://www.securitytrap.com/mail/full-disclosure/2004/Dec/0323.html
http://www.guninski.com/where_do_you_want_billg_to_go_today_2.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11956
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110383108211524&w=2
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18522

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.